Provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use. The Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker plays a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and culturally inclusive environment, supporting young people’s wellbeing, recovery goals, and engagement with appropriate services and care.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 3 + superannuation, you can access the following:

An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

View the position description here

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), completion of core competencies, or willingness to complete within 12 months of employment
Competencies in dual diagnosis, or willingness to complete within 24 months of employment
Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drug sector, including the relationship with the Forensic AOD System and Central Intake Services
Strong communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Ryan Bourke on ryan.bourke@vt.uniting.org.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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